Unusual Mint Green Australian Singer - Fixing Check Spring and Service

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I have this Australian made Singer in for service and it has a broken check spring.
It's an unusual machine and I've not seen one before. I'm also not sure of the model number but I'm assuming it's model 26 as stamped on the cover beside the stitch length lever.
It's a cool mint green colour but I'm also not sure if it has the original motor attached because it doesn't match in colour, neither does the lamp or the base.
In this video, I go through modifying the broken check spring, servicing and testing the machine.
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Index:
0:00 - Introduction
3:10 - Broken check spring repair
12:35 - Servicing
23:10 - Installing a needle
24:07 - Threading and installing the bobbin
25:16 - Top threading
26:23 - Testing
28:20 - Conclusion

Пікірлер: 23

@Tom-kf6nz Ай бұрын

Hi, I serviced a Singer 15 nostalgia copy just recently. Your machine here has distinct similarities under the bonnet as it were, even to the position of the thread tension unit. In fact I'd say it was modern coach-work on a 15 copy chassis. Also there's the copyright breach avoider of "The Singer Company" on your machine instead of The Singer Manufacturing Company. Hope this helps. Regards Geoff

@r.duroucher225 Жыл бұрын

I just love Singer 15 machines, and this is a beauty. Great video, thank you.

@tomobedlam297 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it definitely has all the features of a Singer 15.

@ChristopherRuthVDO 11 ай бұрын

Man, is my face red. I was just in my backyard storehouse and I found one of these that I'd totally forgotten owning. However, mine has a "MERRITT" decal. (The color, model 26 designation, and Singer badge are exactly the same, though.) As you may know, Merritt was the name Singer Japan put on their more "budget-friendly" machines. (Merritt being Isaac Singer's middle name.) Anyway, definitely a 100% Japan manufactured/assembled machine. There was also some funny business with imported Toyota/Pinnock sewing machines. (The war, ya know.)

@user-hc1hl3vw7c Жыл бұрын

Thanks you for the vidéo and bravo for the maintenance of this lovely machine.

@patrickbryan2044 Жыл бұрын

I have one exactly the same a beautiful machine to use, i adapted from electric to treadle

@JamesThomas-gg6il 9 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure it's a 185 model, and since it says Australia then it should be P, I know this will wound stupid, but did you check the serial number? Singer like most world wide companies would ship assorted parts to different factories to assemble machines. So it probably has a k motor mount and light and possibly other factory marks as well. Might even be totally japanese parts and assembled in the land down under. I have no idea about that 26 on there.

@randyc8171 Жыл бұрын

The J-C 13 number indicates the machines bed [ and probably all the other parts ] was made in Japan at the Pine Factory that manufactured Singer sewing machines. It was probably assembled in Australia with Japanese made parts. My Japanese Singer 650 has J-C13 and J-A8 on it. It was sold new in South Korea at the US Military base.

@InStitches Жыл бұрын

It says "Made in Australia" on the top of the machine??

@randyc8171 Жыл бұрын

@@InStitches 99% of all vintage Japanese made sewing machines have J-C numbers. Since the your green machine says it was made in Australia but has a Japanese marking on the bed, it only seems reasonable that the parts came from Japan. To set up manufacturing for all the parts necessary for the machine would cost more than the Australian market could cover in sales. So it is only logical to conclude that the parts came from Japan. It was the same with cars. The parts came from other countries but the cars themselves were assembled in Australia.

@InStitches Жыл бұрын

@@randyc8171 Thanks for the info.

@InStitches Жыл бұрын

@@randyc8171 In that case, maybe it should say "Assembled in Australia" :)

@sewterie Жыл бұрын

The serial number is often under the machine on the metal back. You have to tilt it up to see it. Hope it helps.

@InStitches Жыл бұрын

Yes, I thought of that while I was editing the video and I no longer have the machine with me. I couldn't see a serial number during the video editing either. Thanks.

@heathersherrah7898 8 ай бұрын

Is there any reason as to why the needle keeps throwing the thread?it doesn't seem to matter what thread is used and if if I go fast it will do it as well. Tried all different tensions and changed the needles. Im totally out of ideas. Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks Heather

@InStitches 8 ай бұрын

Hi. Not sure what you mean by 'throwing' the thread sorry. Do you mean breaking thread? If so, and you may've already tried these things but to start with there could be many reasons but first make sure you have correct needle and insert it properly. Make sure thread is good quality and that machine is threaded properly. Thanks.

@ChristopherRuthVDO Жыл бұрын

I need one of these. I already have the Singer Japan matching motor.😅 May I ask what camera you use? Your videos are always so clear and in-focus. Thank you.

@InStitches Жыл бұрын

Hi. I'm using the Sony ZV1 camera. Thanks.

@athertonca Жыл бұрын

Isn’t it a 185 made in either the U.S. or Canada in the late 1950s to early 1960s? It looks like the motor and lamp came from a 185k made in the Kilbowie, Scotland factory for the English market (they were beige and brown).

@InStitches Жыл бұрын

It's not a 185K, I have both the fawn/brown one and the green one. It shows made in Australia on the top. Thanks.

@marksmale827 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t know that Singer assembled Model 15s - or derivatives - in Penrith, Australia. I think all 15s are somewhat noisy compared with other machines of the era.